Josh Giddey could be within the clear legally, however he’s nonetheless below his employer’s microscope — the NBA’s assessment into claims he had an improper relationship with a minor stays ongoing, TMZ Sports activities has realized.

Sources inform us nothing has modified so far as the Affiliation is worried … regardless of Newport Seaside PD not too long ago closing its investigation with out the 21-year-old Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard being charged.

As we beforehand reported, the Giddey case ended after officers discovered no corroborating proof … because the minor and her household declined to talk with officers.

“After a radical and exhaustive examination, we’ve accomplished our investigation into data that was circulating on social media involving Josh Giddey,” Newport Seaside PD mentioned in an announcement.

“Our detectives have reviewed the entire obtainable data and had been unable to corroborate any felony exercise associated to Mr. Giddey.”

Adam Silver mentioned in December the league would take a “backseat” whereas police carried out its investigation … so with that being over, it sounds just like the NBA is grabbing the wheel as soon as once more.

Giddey has not spoken on the scandal … and has remained lively for the Thunder all through each investigations.

In reality, he was requested in regards to the case being closed Thursday morning … and declined to remark as soon as once more.